There is a strong link between environmental degradation and public health. The occurrence of these diseases is increasing as environmental degradation worsens. Below are 26 environmentally related diseases and foods.
allergies and asthma
Many people today suffer from allergies; sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes from pollen, dust, and other substances. About 50 million Americans have allergies. Some suffer from asthma attacks.
birth defects
When a pregnant woman is exposed to inhalation of dangerous chemicals and cigarette smoke, the fetus can be negatively affected. This could lead to malformation of a baby’s organs.
Cancer
Cancer can be caused by cigarette smoke, asbestos, radiation, and chemicals in the environment. The chance of getting cancer can be reduced by reducing human exposure to potentially harmful chemicals or gases.
Dermatitis
Dermatitis defines inflammation and irritation of the skin. It can be caused by poison ivy, oak, and sumac. Some chemicals used in dyes, paints, detergents, and cosmetics can also cause rashes and blisters.
emphysema
This is the inability of the lung to expand and contract normally. It can be caused by air pollution and cigarette smoke. This can break down sensitive tissue in the lungs.
heart disease
Environmental chemicals contribute to the cause of food for the heart.
work-related illnesses
Every job, safe as it may seem, has its risks. Many work-related ailments are caused by chemicals and other agents in the workplace. Factories and workplaces sometimes contain poisonous chemicals, dyes, and metals. Radiation equipment in the hospital, quarry dust in the mines, noise inside the factories, etc.
lead poisoning
Lead dust, fumes, and lead-contaminated water introduce lead into the body. Lead can damage the brain, kidneys, liver, and other organs.
mercury poisoning
An insignificant amount of mercury in the body can damage the kidneys, liver, and brain. Exposure to mercury results from eating contaminated fish and other foods.
nervous system disorders
Toxic chemicals from the environment can cause a nervous breakdown. This can result in mood swings, memory loss, blindness, paralysis, and death.
pneumoconiosis
Some airborne particles, such as asbestos, cotton, and hemp fibers, and compound dusts such as silica, graphite, carbon, iron, and clay, can be very dangerous. They can damage sensitive areas of the lung and cause pneumoconiosis or black lung.
queensland fever
Dust from a leather and fur working environment can cause this illness called Queensland fever. It is caused by a tiny organism that infects cattle and then spreads in their milk and feces.
Sunburn and skin cancer
Sunburn and even skin cancer can be caused by overexposing your skin to the sun.
tooth decay
The absence of fluoride in drinking water can cause tooth decay. Today, fluorides are increasingly used in drinking water or in toothpastes to protect teeth from cavities.
uranium poisoning
Uranium is a poisonous and dangerous radioactive element that can damage living tissue.
Eye sight problems
The eyes are very sensitive to the environment. Airborne organisms, overexposure to the sun, or a slight change in the chemical composition of the air can cause eye irritation. redness and produce a burning sensation and cataracts.
waterborne diseases
Malaria, typhoid fever, skin irritation and diarrheal diseases are some of the diseases that are related to water and sanitation problems.
Xeroderma Pigmentosum
Xeroderma is a hereditary disease from the parents. When someone is exposed to direct sunlight, their skin can develop small dark spots that look like freckles. If this condition is not treated, the spots can become cancerous.
Yusho Poisoning
This disease comes from eating food contaminated with rice oil. If toxic PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) leach into the oil during the manufacturing process. of rice, it could be the case of intoxication by Yusho.
Zinc deficiency/zinc poisoning
In some cases, people can get zinc poisoning when too much is consumed in water or food.
Therefore, it is very important that we do everything possible to ensure that our water and sanitation system is clean and working. This would save us many health problems and illnesses.